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Gerard and Jacqueline, aboard the sailing yacht Avanti, navigate the Northwest monsoon season in Lombok, Indonesia. Heavy rainfall causes significant river runoff, turning the local water brown and clogging the vessel's mooring lines with debris, including plastic waste.0:22 This sediment prevents the use of the onboard water maker.1:15 The crew travels by scooter to Mataram to visit the immigration office, where they secure a visa extension for 4 million rupiah.3:36 While in the region, they visit the Benang Stokal and Kelambo waterfalls with friends from the sailing vessel Black Moon.4:36 Local regulations require hiring a guide for waterfall access and mandate modest dress for women, prohibiting swimming in swimwear.5:05 The crew also notes the presence of large HDPE water pipes laid across the terrain with minimal anchoring.5:35 Gerard compares local Indonesian beers, rating the Singaraja Pilsner higher than the more common Bintang.3:10

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